Overview
- Alexander Zverev was knocked out in the ATP Finals group stage with a 4–6, 6–7 (4–7) loss to Félix Auger-Aliassime.
- Boris Becker said Zverev showed a mental blockade, argued a new trainer is needed, and cited the father–brother–mother environment as a barrier to outside coaches.
- Zverev dismissed further engagement with Becker's remarks, calling them comments he has no desire to hear, as both acknowledge their relationship has cooled.
- Becker later stressed support for Zverev and predicted a Grand Slam is possible if he changes a few things, framing his critiques as professional analysis.
- Zverev will play the Davis Cup in Bologna at teammates’ request before an off‑season review, after a season he called incredibly unsatisfying with one title in Munich and no confirmed new outside coach as Toni Nadal involvement appears unlikely.